Digital scoliosis rehabilitation trainer

Abstract

This invention relates to a digital scoliosis rehabilitation trainer, belonging to the field of medical device technology. It includes a fixation body, a traction body, a measuring body, and a reading body. The fixation body comprises multiple fixation blocks hinged end-to-end, each block having an arc-shaped surface at its bottom that conforms to and is fixed to the human spine. The traction body includes multiple fixation straps fixed to the fixation blocks and a traction strap positioned between two fixation straps. Each fixation strap and traction strap is equipped with a tensioning device. The measuring body includes a calibrator aligned with the fixation blocks, a height measuring device, and a level measuring device mounted on the fixation blocks. The reading body includes a display wirelessly connected to the height and level measuring devices. This device offers high adaptability and can accurately read spinal curvature values, ensuring that each adjustment achieves predetermined targets, making training scientific and reasonable, thereby creating conditions for improving the safety and accuracy of scoliosis training.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a digital training device for scoliosis rehabilitation. Background Technology

[0002] Scoliosis, also known as spinal curvature, can occur due to poor habits or pathological conditions. Mild scoliosis usually does not cause obvious discomfort, and there are no obvious physical deformities. More severe scoliosis can affect the growth and development of infants and adolescents, causing physical deformities. In severe cases, it can affect cardiopulmonary function and even involve the spinal cord, leading to paralysis. Mild scoliosis can be corrected with orthotics.

[0003] Current orthotics are customized according to the patient's actual situation, which is costly and has poor versatility. Furthermore, the existing orthotics are adjusted based solely on experience without precise numerical guidance, making it impossible to form a long-term and stable rehabilitation training plan, thus affecting the rehabilitation cycle.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a training device that is highly adaptable and can accurately read spinal curvature values, so that each adjustment can achieve the predetermined indicators, making the training scientific and reasonable, thereby creating conditions for improving the safety and accuracy of scoliosis training. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this invention is to propose a digital scoliosis rehabilitation trainer that can accurately read spinal curvature values ​​and formulate detailed rehabilitation training plans to solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A digital scoliosis rehabilitation trainer includes a fixation body, a traction body, a measuring body, and a reading body. The fixation body includes multiple fixation blocks connected end-to-end, each of which has an arc-shaped surface at its bottom that conforms to and is fixed to the human spine. The traction body includes multiple fixation straps fixed to the fixation blocks and a traction strap between two fixation straps. Each fixation strap and traction strap is equipped with a tensioning force enhancer. The measuring body includes a calibrator aligned with the fixation blocks, a height measuring device, and a level measuring device mounted on the fixation blocks. The reading body includes a display wirelessly connected to the height measuring device and the level measuring device.

[0008] Furthermore, the calibrator includes a long rigid body and an insertion strip with both ends of the long rigid body perpendicular to the rigid body. The two fixing blocks at the beginning and end of the fixing body are each provided with an insertion groove that slides with the insertion strip.

[0009] Furthermore, the height measuring device includes a lifting pole mounted on a fixed block and a horizontal baffle mounted on the lifting pole, wherein the horizontal baffle can abut against the long rigid body during the upward movement.

[0010] Furthermore, the level measuring device includes a horizontal pole mounted on a fixed block and a height baffle mounted on the horizontal pole, wherein the height baffle can abut against a long rigid body during horizontal movement.

[0011] Furthermore, the tensioning force enhancer includes a disc body and a rotary motor disposed in the inner cavity of the disc body, which can rotate in both directions. A thread wheel is fixed on the main shaft of the rotary motor. The fixing belt includes an outer belt and a thread disposed in the outer belt. The thread is introduced into the thread wheel through a guide wheel disposed in the disc body.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing belt has two threads and the guide wheel has two guide wheels arranged side by side.

[0013] Furthermore, the thread reel includes an upper reel and a lower reel. The upper reel stores the thread with a fixed belt on one side, and the lower reel stores the thread with a fixed belt on the other side, with the thread on both sides arranged in the same direction.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a power supply disposed within the fixed block, the power supply being electrically connected to the height measuring device and the level measuring device.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a processor integrated within the display, which is wirelessly connected to the height measuring device, the level measuring device, and the tensioning force accelerator via a wireless communication module.

[0016] Furthermore, both the height measuring device and the level measuring device are equipped with pressure sensors, and the pressure sensors are all in communication with the processor.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0018] This invention first uses a fixation body to fix the entire training device to the patient's spine. Then, a traction body applies lateral traction to the spine to correct it in a certain direction. After fixation is complete, a measuring body measures the real-time curvature of the spine, records the data, and displays it on a monitor. When the value matches the set value, the adjustment is complete. If the value does not match the set value, a tensioning device is used to adjust the fixation strap in a certain direction, changing the traction force and thus adjusting the traction on the spine. This process is repeated until the set value is reached, completing the adjustment.

[0019] This process requires no outside involvement and can be completed by one person. It is very simple to operate, and the status is quantified, scientifically accurate, and will not produce any negative effects or affect the training results.

[0020] This invention obviously facilitates the development of detailed rehabilitation training plans, improves the accuracy and reliability of training, reduces the need for multiple participants, and frees up manpower.

[0021] Another significant advantage of this invention is that, apart from the initial MRI or CT scan required to accurately assess the patient's scoliosis and develop a rehabilitation training plan, no further examinations are needed during subsequent training sessions. This significantly reduces the patient's examination costs and also reduces the burden on the hospital's corresponding testing equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 The front view of the present invention is shown with the traction body removed;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 In the left view;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A sectional view along direction AA;

[0026] Figure 5 This is the front view of the fixed object;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a front sectional view of the tensioner.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a side sectional view of the tensioner.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1-Fixed body; 2-Traction body; 3-Measuring body; 4-Reading body; 5-Fixed block; 6-Spherical hinge; 7-Arc-shaped surface; 8-Fixed belt; 9-Traction belt; 10-Tightening force enhancer; 11-Calibrator; 12-Height measuring device; 13-Level measuring device; 14-Long rigid body; 15-Insertion strip; 16-Insertion slot; 17-Lifting pole; 18-Level baffle; 19-Level pole; 20-Height baffle; 21-Disc body; 22-Rotating motor; 23-Thread reel; 24-Outer belt; 25-Thread; 26-Display; 27-Guide wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0033] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0034] In the above description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "one side," "the other side," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the invention is conventionally placed during use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] Furthermore, terms such as "identical" do not imply that components must be absolutely identical; minor differences are permissible. The term "perpendicular" simply means that the positional relationship between components is more perpendicular than "parallel," not that the structure must be perfectly perpendicular; a slight tilt is acceptable.

[0036] like Figure 1-7As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a digital scoliosis rehabilitation trainer, comprising a fixation body 1, a traction body 2, a measuring body 3, and a reading body 4. The fixation body includes multiple fixation blocks 5, which are connected end to end by ball joints 6 to form a long chain with relative left-right and forward-backward rotation functions to adapt to the shape changes of the human spine. To improve the fixation effect, each fixation block has an arc-shaped surface 7 at its bottom, which fits and is fixed to the human spine. The traction body includes multiple fixation straps 8 fixed on the fixation blocks and a traction strap 9 placed between two fixation straps. The fixation straps are used to fix the patient's body, and the traction straps are used to pull the two fixation straps, thereby generating lateral force to adjust the deformation state of the spine. Therefore, the number of fixation straps and traction straps is not fixed and can be added or reduced according to the actual situation.

[0037] In this embodiment, at least a fixing strap is included for fixing the arm and a fixing strap for fixing the waist. A traction strap is provided between the arm and waist fixing straps. The traction straps are preferably symmetrically arranged to facilitate corresponding adjustments and achieve traction.

[0038] Traditional orthotics are usually fixed and cannot be adjusted. In order to achieve real-time adjustment, this embodiment specifically provides tensioners 10 on both the fixing belt and the traction belt. The tensioners directly increase or decrease the tension of the belt, thereby increasing or decreasing the fixing force and achieving adjustment.

[0039] Traditional orthotics typically do not quantify scoliosis, at least not in rehabilitation training. To achieve scientifically sound training, this embodiment specifically includes a measuring device and a reading device to display the adjusted condition in real time. Specifically, the measuring device includes a calibrator 11, a height measuring device 12, and a level measuring device 13. The calibrator is used to calibrate the vertical direction, forming a straight line by fixing it at both ends to measure the horizontal deviation of the remaining vertebrae from this line, i.e., the lateral curvature. The calibrator also sets a spatial height to measure the difference in curvature of the remaining vertebrae relative to this height, i.e., the anterior-posterior curvature. This achieves measurement in both lateral and anterior-posterior dimensions. In this embodiment, the horizontal difference is measured using a level measuring device, and the height difference is measured using a height measuring device. The reading device includes a display 26 wirelessly connected to the height and level measuring devices. The display shows the reading results in real time, providing the patient with accurate values.

[0040] Of course, in actual use, the calibrator can also be adjusted to the required position by adjusting the traction belt, so that the spine is basically in a relatively vertical direction.

[0041] Specifically, the calibrator includes a long rigid body 14 and insertion strips 15 with both ends perpendicular to the rigid body. Insertion slots 16, which slide and engage with the insertion strips, are provided on two fixing blocks at the beginning and end of the fixing body. This allows for adaptive adjustment to accommodate changes in spinal length and curvature among different patients, thus ensuring high adaptability. Simultaneously, a locking mechanism (not shown) is provided between the insertion strip and the insertion slot to prevent detachment.

[0042] The long rigid body can be made of plastic strips or materials such as stainless steel.

[0043] Insert strips can be made of elastic materials such as silicone or rubber, giving them a certain degree of deformability. They will not become unusable due to plastic deformation under certain special circumstances, thus enhancing their applicability.

[0044] In particular, the height measuring device in this embodiment includes a lifting pole 17 mounted on a fixed block and a horizontal baffle 18 mounted on the lifting pole. The length of the horizontal baffle is greater than the maximum value of the left and right curvature of the spine, so that it can abut against the long rigid body during the ascent.

[0045] Specifically, the level measuring device includes a leveling rod 19 mounted on a fixed block and a height stop 20 mounted on the leveling rod. Similarly, the length of the height stop is greater than the maximum value of the spinal curvature, so that it can abut against the long rigid body during horizontal movement.

[0046] Pressure sensors (not shown) are installed on both the height baffle and the horizontal baffle. When the pressure sensor is subjected to contact pressure, it transmits the pressure to the processor, and the processor immediately issues a stop command, causing the lifting or horizontal pole to stop working.

[0047] For numerical calculations, once the fixed body is secured, the lifting and horizontal poles can be activated, and their extension amount is calculated by multiplying the extension speed by the working time.

[0048] Specifically, the tensioning device in this embodiment includes a disc body 21 and a rotary motor 22 disposed within the inner cavity of the disc body, capable of rotating in both directions. A thread pulley 23 is fixed on the main shaft of the rotary motor. The fixing belt includes an outer belt 24 and a thread 25 disposed within the outer belt. The thread is introduced into the thread pulley through a guide wheel 27 disposed within the disc body. The shortening or tightening of the thread and belt body is achieved by winding the thread pulley.

[0049] The number of fixed threads is not fixed and can be set as needed. In this embodiment, two threads are preferred. Similarly, two guide wheels are provided, arranged side by side. This facilitates the separate entry of the threads, allowing them to enter independently without affecting each other.

[0050] Furthermore, the thread reel includes an upper reel and a lower reel. The upper reel stores the thread of the fixing belt on one side, and the lower reel stores the thread of the fixing belt on the other side. The threads on both sides are arranged in the same direction, so as to simultaneously tighten or loosen the fixing belts on both sides, thereby tightening or loosening the entire fixing belt.

[0051] In this embodiment, a power supply (not shown) is also provided inside the fixed block, and the power supply is electrically connected to the height measuring device and the level measuring device.

[0052] In this embodiment, a processor (not shown) integrated into the display is also included. The processor is wirelessly connected to the height measuring device, the level measuring device, and the tensioning force accelerator via a wireless communication module (such as Bluetooth). After a predetermined program is written into the processor, it can control each actuator.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A digital training device for scoliosis rehabilitation, characterized in that: The application relates to a fixed body, a traction body, a measuring body and a reading body, the fixed body comprises a plurality of fixed blocks hingedly connected at the head and tail, the bottom of any fixed block is provided with an arc-shaped surface fixedly abutting against a human spine, the traction body comprises a plurality of fixed belts fixedly arranged on the fixed blocks and a traction belt arranged between the two fixed belts, the fixed belts and the traction belt are provided with tightening force applicators, the measuring body comprises a calibrator arranged in the same direction as the fixed blocks, a height measuring device arranged on the fixed blocks and a horizontal measuring device, the reading body comprises a display wirelessly communicated with the height measuring device and the horizontal measuring device, the calibrator comprises a long rigid body and an insertion strip arranged at the two ends of the long rigid body and vertically arranged with the long rigid body, the two fixed blocks at the head and tail of the fixed body are provided with insertion grooves slidably matched with the insertion strip, the height measuring device comprises a lifting electric rod arranged on the fixed blocks and a horizontal baffle arranged on the lifting electric rod, the horizontal baffle abuts against the long rigid body in the lifting process, the horizontal measuring device comprises a horizontal electric rod arranged on the fixed blocks and a height baffle arranged on the horizontal electric rod, the height baffle abuts against the long rigid body in the horizontal movement process.

2. The scoliosis rehabilitation digitizer trainer of claim 1, wherein The tightening force applicator comprises a disc body and a rotating motor rotatable in the positive and reverse directions arranged in the inner cavity of the disc body, a silk thread reel is fixed on the main shaft of the rotating motor, the fixed belt comprises an outer belt and silk threads arranged in the outer belt, the silk threads are introduced into the silk thread reel through guide wheels arranged in the disc body.

3. The scoliosis rehabilitation digitizer trainer of claim 2, wherein The silk threads of the fixed belt are arranged in two groups, the guide wheels are arranged in two groups, and the two groups of guide wheels are arranged side by side.

4. The scoliosis rehabilitation digitizer trainer of claim 3, wherein The silk thread reel comprises an upper reel and a lower reel, the upper reel stores the silk threads of one side of the fixed belt, the lower reel stores the silk threads of the other side of the fixed belt, and the silk threads on the two sides are arranged in the same direction.

5. The scoliosis rehabilitation digitizer trainer of claim 1, wherein The application further comprises a power supply arranged in the fixed block, the power supply is electrically communicated with the height measuring device and the horizontal measuring device.

6. The scoliosis rehabilitation digitizer trainer of any one of claims 1-5, wherein The application further comprises a processor integrated in the display, the processor is wirelessly communicated with the height measuring device, the horizontal measuring device and the tightening force applicator through a wireless communication module.

7. The scoliosis rehabilitation digitizer trainer of claim 6, wherein The height measuring device and the horizontal measuring device are provided with pressure sensors, and the pressure sensors are communicated with the processor.

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